NEW ZEALANDERS BEATEN

Waikato Times, Volume 121, Issue 20267, 9 August 1937, Page 13

NEW ZEALANDERS BEATEN

WIN FOR NEW 80UTH WALES. FIRST VICTORY FOR ii YEARS. Ud ted press as - TH Cot'vrttrbt. SYDNEY, August 8. In perfect weather, New Zealand was defeated by the New South Wales hockey team by 3 goals to 1 at the Sydney Sports Ground yesterday. This was the first Australian victory over a Dominion hockey side for 14 years. New Zealand oommenced at a terrific pace, the crowded forwards rushing the ball into the New South Wales circle, but polished stlckwork was absent. Duflleld opened New Zealand’s score with a flick-shot within ten minutes. New South Wales equalised within five minutes. Bates netting from a scrimmage in front of the goal-mouth. Hurrell increased New South Wales’ soore from a fine wing run. Smillie, the New Zealand custodian, stopped the ball, but failed to clear and it trickled slowly into the net. New Zealand lost a penalty badly just before half-time. Pointon, the New South Wales goalkeeper, clearing safely. The half-time score was: New South Wales 2, New Zealand 1. New South Wales increased its lead when J. Hurrell scored with a hard shot, which hit Smillie before going slowly into the net. Many strenuous New Zealand attacks were all repulsed by the New South Wales backs. Duffleld, Monteith and Roughton broke through often, but without success. The New South Wales goalkeeper was outstanding, his magnificent kicking sometimes sending the ball to halfway. For New South Wales. Bates, O. Hurrell and J. Hurrell scored, while for New Zealand Duflleld netted. Best. Duflleld, Monteith and Roughton were prominent for New Zealand. The New South Wales centre-half. Pearce, was the outstanding player on the field. The New Zealand hockey team will play two important matches this week. On Thursday the side will meet West Australia, at Sydney, while on Saturday, tiie first, and only, test against Australia will take place at Sydney.